Meaning of the word couch in English

What does couch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

couch

US /kaʊtʃ/

UK /kaʊtʃ/

a long upholstered seat with a back and arms, for seating more than one person

Example:

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We bought a new couch for the living room.

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She fell asleep on the couch while watching TV.

Synonym:

sofa settee divan lounge

to express (something) in a particular way; to phrase

Example:

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He couched his refusal in polite terms.

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The report was carefully couched to avoid any controversy.

Synonym:

phrase word express formulate frame

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